iPhone5 & international service
09-12-2012 | 01:56 PM
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iPhone5 & international service
Im planning to upgrade to the iPhone 5. While upgrading the phone I am considering changing from AT&T to Verizon. International service is important. Any comments/thoughts from current Verizon users?
09-12-2012 | 06:10 PM
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I'll second the "bring money." I have a Verizon iPhone 4S and I still use Skype to call back to the US. For me, the international calling ability is just a back-up if I was not hooked to wifi and I REALLY needed to call someone ASAP I could turn everything on and make the call. (Then send my next paycheck directly to Verizon.)
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09-13-2012 | 04:12 AM
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If you plan on making lots of international calls, buy an unlocked phone and purchase sims at local convenience stores.
If you aren't set on the iPhone 5, you could find a deal on a used, unlocked phone. If you have an older iPhone that is out of contract, AT&T will unlock it for you for free. You can then use that phone for just international use by getting sim cards wherever you are.
If you aren't set on the iPhone 5, you could find a deal on a used, unlocked phone. If you have an older iPhone that is out of contract, AT&T will unlock it for you for free. You can then use that phone for just international use by getting sim cards wherever you are.
09-13-2012 | 04:48 AM
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But i've found Skype, Google Voice and MajicJack apps all work fine so I've never pursued it. If anything, i'd use international texts, then call when I got back to the room.
09-13-2012 | 04:55 AM
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Ditto captainv...
I carry my 4S internationally and answer only if it's my wife or daughter -- they normally text me anyway while I'm on trips. I wait until I get back to the room and use my Magicjack. Best $39.95 techno gadget I got!
Of course, if I need a taxi or need to call crew scheduling then I make the call and "pay the man."
I carry my 4S internationally and answer only if it's my wife or daughter -- they normally text me anyway while I'm on trips. I wait until I get back to the room and use my Magicjack. Best $39.95 techno gadget I got!
Of course, if I need a taxi or need to call crew scheduling then I make the call and "pay the man."
09-13-2012 | 05:26 AM
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The real question you should be asking is which one has the better international network and which one provides the best service at the home drome.
09-13-2012 | 05:38 AM
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